Rock Candy Experiment(Ages 5-11)
Did you know you can grow your own sugar crystals at home? In this experiment you'll learn about crystal growing science while making edible sweet treats.
Candy Chromatography(Ages 3-16)
With Valentine's day quickly approaching there has been a lot of talk about what kinds of sweet treats we will be giving out to friends. M&Ms are a favorite in our house so I was pleasantly surprised to learn that they can also be used to teach lessons on chromatography! Find out how the candy gets to be the color that it is with this super simple experiment! We used M&Ms, but try different candies, like Skittles or jelly beans.
Fizzy Candy Balloon(Ages 9-16)
Harness the power of fizzy candy and soda to inflate a balloon without blowing! This experiment can be repeated many times with different sodas to see how each reacts differently and which creates the biggest balloon.
Fizzy Candy(Ages 9-16)
Are you in for a surprise treat to share with your friends and family? This homemade version of the classic pop rocks will get you fizzy with baking soda and citric acid! Personalize this candy with your own flavor and experience this chemical reaction in your mouth!
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Skittles Science Fair Project(Ages 3-8)
If you have more candy than you know what to do with, try this experiment with your little ones. Sometimes playing with food is inevitable, but with sweet science comes knowledge!
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Which experiment are you trying first? Tell us in the comments. And if you want more hands-on science browse all our DIY projects for hundreds more ideas.
5 Halloween Candy Science Experiments for Kids
Halloween candy gets a second life as a science lab. Each mini experiment shows off a different piece of science, from diffusion to crystal growth. Three of them start with candy you probably already have after Halloween. Ages run from 3 to 16 depending on the project, and two of them need a grownup at the stove.